Planted Tank Basics (How to Begin)
Planted tanks can be incredible snapshots of nature in your home.
But, they can also be little intimidating to setup.
What kind of gravel or substrate is needed? Can an aquarium kit light grow plants?
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Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (Practical and Fun)
Whether you are buying for a friend or buying for yourself, this article aims to give you the best gift guide for aquarium lovers and fish tank fanatics.
I've included some of my favorite aquarium gear, and...
Best LED Aquarium Lights (For Planted Tanks)
A strong (with photosynthetically active radiation) aquarium light is one of the most important pieces of equipment for planted tanks.
Plants use photosynthesis to make food from light.
If a light is...
How to Get Rid of Algae in Fish Tanks
Let’s talk about algae, you know, the green or brown stuff that makes your pretty tank ugly.
The positive side of algae is that its arrival means you have created livable conditions for an organism. Congrat...
Fish Tank Lighting (What is PAR?)
When aquarists get serious about growing plants, I mean really serious, like reefer serious, they will inevitably get into discussions about PAR.
What is PAR?
PAR stands for Photosynthetically Active Rad...